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Boogie beaten by babbling baby
We have two responses to this video of Boogie gameplay: first, Boogie appears to be totally broken. Second, awwwwwwwwwww.NeoGAFfer Captain N's niece Kaelyn got a gold medal on "Brick House" by yelling incoherently into the microphone. For those of you unfamiliar with the Commodores' signature song (ignore the video in that link), it has words and rhythm. We know she's playing in easy mode, and we're glad that Kaelyn was able to experience such a rousing success at such an early age, but shouldn't scoring in a rhythm game be based on ... some kind of criteria? There's a difference between casual games and games that you can win without even being aware that you're playing.Boogie owners-- the gauntlet has been laid down. How well can you perform by yelling nonsense syllables with no rhythm?[Via NeoGAF]
Metareview: Boogie
We haven't seen many reviews for the game yet, but what's out there certainly warrants discussion. It's been mostly good scores, but 1UP certainly didn't like it in the long run. But, without further delay, let's check out the reviews so we can get to the good part: your thoughts. GamePro (80/100) thinks the game only lacks the fun of multi-tasking: "Pros: Easy, accessible fun. Song list is varied and interesting. Cons: You can't sing and dance at the same time, there's no online play and the replay value is low." Game Informer (78/100) is of the mind that the game isn't for music snobs: "Leave your stuffy music and game sensibilities at the door – Boogie has a more plebeian appeal." Games Radar (70/100) says multiplayer makes it last: "As with most Wii games, it really glistens with more than one player. If you're willing to commit to Boogie, mind, body and sooooul, it's a goddamned blast, channeling the same enthusiastic participation we all had last year when firing up Wii Sports first time. But then it's all over too quickly, and too easily." 1UP (30/100) really trashes the game: "The fact that this game is fun for exactly 20 minutes, and only in a group of two or more, should keep you from buying this game. In the end, Boogie is light on dancing, light on karaoke -- a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none moment of fluff." %Gallery-3449%
WRUP: Junk in the trunk edition
With this week's lone release being EA's Boogie, it's likely that some of you fine folks out there have been getting down and dirty with the game. Maybe you've been waiting for this weekend to pick the game up? Or, maybe you don't care about it?If you don't want to Boogie, then what game (or games) are you planning on playing this weekend?%Gallery-3449%
Wii releases for the week of August 6th
This week sees the release of EA's Boogie and EA's Boogie alone. It's a game we've been watching here for quite some time, so we're anxious to see the final product. Set to include a microphone and an incredibly stylish replay mode, Boogie looks like it may be quite the success for EA. Do any of you plan on picking this up this week?
New games this week: Boogie edition
It's days like this that make us pine for a time machine. Can you imagine being able to tell you from five years ago the the biggest release one week would be an original IP from EA where you sing and wave your arms around to dance? Oh, and also, you appear to be a giant pink squid-Travolta ... and it's called Boogie. This new release list doesn't just tell you what games are coming out, it reminds you that wonders never cease.%Gallery-3417%
Wii success took EA by surprise
John Riccitiello, the new CEO of Electronic Arts, made a surprising concession regarding EA's recent strategies, saying that they failed to anticipate the insane success of the Wii. Instead, they put the greatest portion of their next-generation investment into PS3 games, which is kind of unfortunate for everyone. Riccitiello categorized the focus on Xbox 360 and PS3 games as EA being on "the wrong horse." We'd argue that they didn't back any horse sufficiently. Their next-gen sports games, for example, were feature-poor compared to their last-gen contemporaries.We don't know about this year's PS3/360 sports games, but expect EA to shift more and more heavily to the Wii, especially with games from their newly-formed EA Casual division. We've already got MySims and Boogie on the way, two games that bear more than a passing resemblance to quality product. Oh, and Blocks.
Video demonstrates how to get your Boogie on
A new video for EA's Boogie has surfaced, showing us all how to do the thing in-game. Complete with a nunchuk and Wiimote, the video's hand model shows us how to move our character around, build up boost, and overall how to cut up some rugs. Should you be one of the many who're dying to get down with the game, head past the break and check out the embedded video.
Fresh Boogie screens reveal 3D filter in replay mode
While we've seen video of the editing function in action, we never knew the wide variety of effects one could put into their own user-created replay video could also include a 3D filter. Sure, we assumed such when we saw the first video, given that the 3D glasses icon is right there, but we're never ones to report on something unless it's confirmed. And with the inclusion of the mic, we're fairly certain EA will be so kind as to include 3D glasses, as well.And, if you could care less about the replay mode, there's some other screens for you to drool over.
Joystiq hands-on: Boogie
Electronic Arts' Boogie for Wii is not a very competitive game. You can stop grooving mid-dance to change your avatar's outfit (just with the push of the A button) and receive no penalty. The purpose of Boogie, though, is not to be involved. This game is very clearly targeted for that Wii demographic aged 5 to 95, and almost everything about it seems tailored to that push. Playing the game involves the flick of the wrist to the beat of the song, which will subsequently cause your character to dance. You can move your dancer around the stage with the control stick, and at any time you can press a button to Strike a Pose, whereby you must maneuver an on-screen arrow (using the nunchuk) into a target. Singing is just what you've seen in other games, and there is a sliding bar to adjust the volume difference between the recorded vocals and your own.%Gallery-3417%
Wii Warm Up: Keeping those fingers crossed
So what game -- Nintendo or third party title -- do you hope to see the most of of at this year's E3? Or rather, read the most news about, considering the new format. What game does it for you? Are you hoping for all the details on the new Metroid that are fit to print? Is it Boogie that gets you excited? Are you hoping Take-Two will reveal their plans for Manhunt 2 after the ESRB debacle? Are you crossing your fingers for some sign of Super Mario Galaxy? Or is it something else that gets you going? Let us know what game you hope shows up in the news this week.
Boogie shakes on camera, announces soundtrack
Pull out your tapshoes and tambourine, the soundtrack for Electronic Arts' Wii rhythm game Boogie has just been revealed. There are 38 songs in all, spanning a rather eclectic list, from Jackson 5 to Jamiroquai, Kool & the Gang to The Black Eyed Peas. There's even MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" -- no, really.Full list, as well as a new trailer for the game, embedded after the break.%Gallery-3417%
Get your Boogie on, save it for posterity
Boogie just looks like good, clean dancin' fun and we're really excited about giving it a try, particularly after seeing this new video of ... well, video! Specifically, the video-making function in the forthcoming EA title. Looks very easy to use, and the results are pretty spiffy. Seems that impressions from the Nintendo Media Summit were on target -- Boogie is ready to get down. Now if only we could speed ahead to August!
Today's finally understandable video: Boogie
Even though some of us have played Boogie, the title continues to confuse others. Today's video pick is the first time it made sense for this writer: instead of a dancing-and-singing game, it's a game where you control a dancing-and-singing puppet. Finally, the lack of direct correlation between controllers and avatars -- like left controller for left arm -- makes sense.It's still too early to predict Boogie's success, but at least we finally understand the basics. And it took us long enough -- the title is close to shipping, with an August 9, 2007 release. See the video after the break.
EA's Boogie mic for Wii is...unexciting
Well, we knew it wasn't going to be earth-shattering, but this first shot of the mic for EA's Singstar-meets-DDR Wii game Boogie doesn't even set off mild tremors. The USB unit is the first mic for the Wii, however, and that's gotta count for something, right? Still, we're not giving up hope for Nintendo to finally ship the fabled Wiimote microphone that plugs into that unused "audio translator" chip -- it's gotta happen sometime. Right?[Via Wii Fanboy]
Check out the Boogie mic
We finally get to see what the Boogie mic looks like and it ... well, it looks like a normal mic. Nothing too fancy, but RevoGamers has got the scoop on how it will be used in-game, not to mention anything else about the game that needs scooping. Machine translation doesn't do too well of a job telling us what's what, so we'll leave you to extract any information you can.Be sure to check out the gallery below for images of EA's rhythm-based game.%Gallery-3449%[Via Joystiq]]
EA's Boogie-bundled Wii microphone pictured
It's been rumored for well over a year that the Wiimote houses secret microphone functionality. As recently as this month, additional rumor fodder came in the form of one unused "audio translator" sitting idly inside each and every Wiimote. It's too bad then that the upcoming Wii rhythm game, Boogie, is coming with the pictured microphone, as promised.Sure, maybe some part of us believed that -- through the magic of technology (or just plain magic) -- our plain, unassuming Wiimotes would be transformed into super-powered Wiimote / microphone hybrids. Or maybe they still will and Nintendo's just not ready to share the magic with third-parties. Speaking of third-parties, note the generic EA branding, perfect for use with other EA-developed, microphone-enabled Wii games. Yes, we're thinking of you, Harry Potter.
Shake your booty at these Boogie venues
We've got some new venues to look at for EA's upcoming rhythm-based title Boogie and we must say these are some very snazzy-looking locales. We'll admit that the more that is revealed to us on the game, the more our desire for it grows. It honestly looks like EA might be giving us a good game here.What say you all?%Gallery-3449%[Via NeoGAF]
Wii Warm Up: NMS excitement
Fresh from the Nintendo Media Summit, we've quite a few impressions of games coming out in the immediate future. Among them: Mario Party 8 Super Mario Strikers: Charged Big Brain Academy Pokemon Battle Revolution The Bigs Boogie My Word Coach Rayman: Raving Rabbids 2 We're most jazzed for Strikers, especially after reading such effulgent impressions from Penny Arcade. But which game shown at NMS excited you the most? If you were stuck on an island and could only have one game ... you know, assuming you had a Wii and a couple Wiimotes, and a nice TV ... maybe some nunchuks, oh, and the sensor bar, and I guess you'd need a standard 120 W outlet somewhere in the sand ... and a decent supply of food and water, or you wouldn't spend your time playing the Wii ... you know what, never mind.
NMS: Cutting a rug in Boogie
Joystiq managed to get down with EA's Boogie while at the Nintendo Media Summit and their impressions were quite positive. Not only do they remark that the game looks great, but they also comment that the gameplay was fun and exciting. Also, they got some time with the karaoke portion of the game (which uses that bundled microphone). As far as graphics go, they went so far as to say it was the best looking game at the Media Summit, only challenged by the likes of Mario Strikers: Charged.Boogie is broken down into two main sections: the rhythm-based dancing, where the player must flick the Wiimote in-time with the song causing the on-screen character to dance with the beat, and the karaoke portion utilizing the microphone. This second section of gameplay is highly reminiscent of titles such as Karaoke Revolution and SingStar.%Gallery-3449%
Nintendo Media Summit: Boogie hands-on (Wii)
The most pleasant surprise at this week's Nintendo Media Summit was the EA-developed rhythm/singing game, Boogie. I was pretty skeptical of the game from just the early screenshots that I had seen, and judging from the deserted EA booth, a lot of other people felt the same way. You'll understand then that I was surprised to find myself actually enjoying Boogie, not only for the gameplay but also the attractive and pleasant graphics. For those of you unfamiliar with the game, Boogie is one EA's attempts to cash in on two current crazes at the same time -- rhythm/music games and the Wii. It combines a rhythm-based dance game with karaoke (via an included microphone) and a host of likeable, wacky characters and they pull it off surprisingly well.Probably what impressed me the most about Boogie was the graphics; it had a really nice cel-shaded look to it, fantastic stages, and good animation. It was by far and away the best looking game at the show, with no other game except maybe Mario Strikers Charged coming anywhere close. The five different characters are attractively designed in a cartoonish way, and they're all well animated -- a key detail for a dancing game. The stages themselves were fairly small, but the backgrounds were huge and detailed. The forest stage in the below screenshots is probably my particular favorite. And the game gets extra points for being less aliased than any other title shown by Nintendo that day -- a huge plus for people bothered by the chainsaw-like jaggies on some other Wii titles (like me).%Gallery-3417%
